Monterey Barbecued Skillet Chicken
Transform your weeknight dinners with Monterey Barbecued Skillet Chicken—a mouthwatering, one-skillet recipe that delivers bold flavors in just 35 minutes. Juicy, golden-seared chicken breasts are brushed with tangy barbecue sauce, crowned with melty Monterey Jack cheese, and topped with crispy crumbled bacon for the perfect balance of smoky, savory, and cheesy goodness. Finished in the oven for an irresistible, bubbling layer of deliciousness, this dish is as easy to make as it is satisfying. Garnished with fresh green onions for a pop of color and freshness, it’s ideal for a quick family meal or an impressive yet simple dinner for guests. Perfectly customizable and packed with protein, this skillet chicken will be your new favorite go-to recipe!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 0.5 cups Barbecue sauce
- 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- 4 slices Cooked bacon, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoons Garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons Diced green onions, for garnish
Instructions
Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
Heat a large, oven-safe skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil.
Place the chicken breasts in the skillet and sear for 5 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from heat but keep the chicken in the skillet.
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Brush the top of the chicken breasts generously with barbecue sauce.
Sprinkle the shredded Monterey Jack cheese evenly over the chicken.
Top with crumbled bacon.
Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the cheese is melted and bubbling.
Carefully remove the skillet from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes.
Garnish with diced green onions before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2251 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 103.2 g | 132% | |
| Saturated Fat | 35.8 g | 179% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 728 mg | 243% | |
| Sodium | 5646 mg | 245% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 62.0 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.7 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 45.3 g | ||
| Protein | 256.9 g | 514% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 935 mg | 72% | |
| Iron | 8.5 mg | 47% | |
| Potassium | 2383 mg | 51% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
